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Wednesday, January 30, 2008?
God is good all the time and all the time God is good. I was browsing my pictures on my computer then suddenly came across these pictures. The holy Spirit began to remind me of His goodness through the years to where I am right now. I came to church in 1 December 2003. Now is 30 Jan 2008. Is not a very long years but God has been faithful. I reminded of my 1st cell group. We really gone through a lot. I mean really a lot. Not like the situation now it has been so good. As i think back, it can cry man. It was that bad till I nearly gave up. I sacrifice a lot and without God, I am finish. Many unpleasant things happen to me in my life and in church. Thank God it is all over!



My 1st cell group led by Clement. He was a great CG leader. But I never treasure him. Always opposed to him. Hai... I am sorry.
It was my baptism! I ask Permission from parents for about a year b4 i got baptise. Praise God!!
This pictures I took with Ethan a the indoor stadium during church anniversary. It was my 2nd time serving in children church. U look at Ethan. He was so small and no hair! I was ugly and immature. Ethan was then 2 years old while I am 17. Right now, He is a big boy 4 years old and very smart. I am a mature guy 20 years old and hmm not bad looking la.


Can you see the different between 2 of us? We grow in church together under the care of Jesus.

Indeed God is our God forever. He never leave us. He is faithful all the days of my life. ALthough I had gone through a lot of valley and mountain but God always bring me through the situation to where I am right now. So friends, will you fight the good fight of faith with me? Lets finish the race together!


Grace and Peace 12:25 PM


Monday, January 28, 2008?
http://www.sicarii.net/2008/01/06/non-biblical-teachings-of-kong-hee-city-harvest-church/

The above link is to a blog that criticising my church and my pastor. Naturally indirectly he is say God's word is not true. I just don't understand why is there so many people like him who claim to be christian and say us as wolf in sheep clothing. I commented on his post and we exchange a few times on the tag section. But i will not comment again le ba after 1 of my friend ask me to stop doing. I guess i should stop. Anyway that is interested to discuss that issue after reading, can come look for me. Haha I love to defend my faith, on what I believe.

That is why b4 the end of 2007, God ask me to study more on my faith, on how to defend it. I really had a strong sense of apologetic. Really don't know how to live a life under such a environment.

After hearing what KL say about powerhouse, i feel i should start going. My holiday is coming and i might just go every week to pray to study the Word.

Grace and Peace 11:15 PM


Sunday, January 27, 2008?
It was nice seeing Jack Neo testify the goodness of God during service just now. Jack Neo finally establish himself as a member of CHC. Praise God. Now he could shine for God in the marketplace of Arts and Entertainment.

During the prayer meeting just now, my heart was filled with joyful tears. I had many thoughts in me and felt the Love of God in me. I control my tears so as not to disrupt the Prayer Meeting. It was a moment of peace in me. Thank You.

Erin Joy Dunn! Hehe... I am still waiting for the chance to take a family photos haha.

Grace and Peace 7:44 PM


Friday, January 25, 2008?
I was doing a lot of cutting of lanes and right turning in a T junction today. The traffic was crazy. 1+ was crowded on the road. So I will never drive around noon time. I was drving at 40KM/hr and turning to the left then all of a sudden a driver drove to overtake me as i could see on my rear mirror. It is normal for them to pass me but during that situation, he shld follow me. I increase my speed after my turning he then was side by side of me when he wanna to cut into my lane. Damn!! I increase speed and shut the "door" He stare at me sia... with a stupid sunglasses! I stare him back. U guys think I am so easy to get intiminated meh?? Haha.

After so many months, i just cut my hair haha. Now thinking whether to dye mah.... hai bo $$$

Grace and Peace 3:21 PM


Wednesday, January 23, 2008?
I met Joann at her shop today.
She is my ministry leader, a pioneer in CHC.
We talk about my vision in ministry for dis year.
Everything seem fine as she wants me to rise up and do more.
She then cautious me of my arrogant and pride attitude.
Hmm do i have attitude problem?
She say that she nv doubt of my commitment and seriousness
in ministry.
Ming wei finally pass his car test today. After 2nd try. But dis time round really need to thank God man. He stalled engine 3 times and change wrong gear and he can pass! that is a miracle. God's favor indeed with him. I am so happy for him. I did pray for him. Haha because I want God to bless me also. As i pray for him to pass, i m assure Some1 will pray for me too. The critics of "1st try wun pass de" and "private students nt so easy pass" had been coming to me through the months. But I told myself I shall not answer any critics and all those negative commend. I strongly believe that with God all things r possible. My God is extraordinary (Way beyond ordinary) !!

Grace and Peace 10:05 PM


Tuesday, January 22, 2008?
Tomorrow got 2 hr lecture
but
I am not going!
lol
BTW
I have a friend
She is really a busy body person
Although she is a sweet gal
but still her mouth...
lol haha :)
She say some1 say I like SO & SO
Then ask me whether I like SO & SO 1 or SO & SO 2
How m i going to answer her? OMG
Dun noe which moron spread false info
Anyway likewhat I had said I like u 3 la ok?
Hahaha

Grace and Peace 10:32 PM


Sunday, January 20, 2008?
Today was a "Thankgiving" lunch for all the playgroup teachers. I had the chance to have a lunch with Pastor Eileen. If you attended today service, you will know Pst Kong prayed over pst Eileen and God gave her a word. I heard it was very touching. So if it is concern Pst Eileen, it surely concern abt me. Pst Eileen say i look like a student haha so i am sure a student lol. It was a nice gathering with the leaders and I feel that in 2008 I can do better la.

There was a VIP kid that came into my class today. His name is Raffles lol. Is ture la... Raffles. I heard he was 1 of the pastor nephew. But hor I overheard Pst Eileen ask 1 of the leaders that did we went out to welcome him? So I dun think it was a pastor nephew then later i also heard 1 la... Jack neo had a child call Raffles. Jack neo had been coming to our service for a few times so i think Raffles is his son. I am told to take good care of him. haha so as usual those VIP i will handle personally lol... He was good looking and a very smart boy... Haiya forgot to tak a pic with him.

After many weeks, after many months, ....... Erin FINALLY CALL ME TEACHER!!!! Yeahhhh. I am so shock with joy haha. But... it was during snack time oooo hai.. want to eat then call me. But it was a good start! After 2 weeks of missing my dearest boy, Ethan is back!! I was busy finding Le Xuan's artwork then a hand was tapping my back. I ignored that person la cuz Le xuan's mum was waiting. When I turn back it was ETHAN!! Haha OMG... he came to look for me... without any hesitation i gave him a big hug. It was so sweet man!

If you want satisfaction in serving God, come Playgroup ministry! Haha.. :p

Grace and Peace 9:17 PM


Friday, January 18, 2008?
During the CG today, KL ask us to write down our goals. But for me I usually don't write it down. Everything is inside my mind. I just don't have this habit. Anyway i did write down some as I am instruct to.

On my way home inside the bus, I am reflecting on what I set for my spiritual life. Then I felt in my heart that the Holy Spirit is telling me what to set. he gave me 1 sentence. To know God more and to love God more. I felt a strong conviction inside of me and then I knew it is from the Holy Spirit. Know God more by reading the bible, Christian book and having an intimate relationship with Him. Love God more by serving in ministry, seeking His presence and Praise & worship Him!

So i had decided to focus on Knowing and Loving God more in 2008. As for my ministry I still stick to the fact that I need to draw closer to the children. I had done it with the parents last year so I felt this year I pray the children will love me. It is very difficult to minister to a children if they don't like you and refuse to draw close to you.

Children are God's gifts to every parents. It break my hearts when I see little children outside the 4 walls of church praying to idols. Leaving a life of uncleanness and purposelessness. I hurt me. Children need Jesus. Amen? So every Sunday morning, I teach the children and see them grow each year happily fill with God's joy and peace in them. At the end of the day it is worth every single sweat and energy. I am building life in them. who know 1 of them might be the future Jay Chou, Benny Hinn, Prime Minister or even President.

Just remember that every life are the blessing from God because we don't deserve it.

Grace and Peace 10:13 PM


Wednesday, January 16, 2008?
Today school was slack!! Just 2 hr of lecture and off to Orchard I go.... Went to have a look for my CNY clothes. Zara, Pull & Bear and Topman are the few shops I went. Actually I am quite disappointed. There is not a single shirt that I like..... hai...

Ion Orchard opens a few days ago... It is an entrance to Wisma and Taka. I was rather impress by their structure....


About less than 3 weeks to CNY... time files man. It felt so scary. :( I still don't know where to buy for my CNY clothing and accessories. Any1 have some suggestion pls feedback to me. Haha...

This sunday have lunch with Pastor Elieen... but don't know why I dun feel like going lei.... my IC ask me MUST go... or else she gonna beat me up.... :P

Grace and Peace 9:36 PM


Monday, January 14, 2008?

It was a best shot!!
Cheralynn and Clarice
&
their beloved
teacher CK!!!!
LOL
:p

Grace and Peace 8:36 PM


Sunday, January 13, 2008?
These picture grab from Joycelyn.....

Did any 1 notice the ratio of guys to gals? We really need more gals in CG man....



































Her name is Cheralynn. But i always call her lynnnnn. She is 1 of the faithful kids that will turn up for her "CellGrp" every sunday morning. She is the earliest too! Her good friend is Clarice another faithful student of mine.

Who are Joyce, Joash and Yi Jie looking at? Anyway poor little joyce and joash. They had mosquito bite all over them. Joash was learning how to ride a bicycle but he is too slow le so kana bitten... haha mei mei also:( I also discovered that there were many pen mark on Joyce leg... i ask her... "mei mei who draw on your leg?" she reply "Kor Kor".... i ask Joash "Joash u draw mei mei leg ar?"... he reply "mei you" LOL..... i also dun noe who to believe. So i ask their lovely mummy after service... the mummy say she think Joyce drew herself haha she also say that she dun noe who to believe too. That was interesting....

Sob Sob.... i think Pastor Derek either bring whole family to mission trip or holiday. My boy and Girl nv come today!! Ethan and Erin... teacher CK miss you! I shall ask their auntie next wk haha KPO :P

Really thank God for those kids that play a very big part in my life....


Grace and Peace 9:45 PM


Saturday, January 12, 2008?
I was anticipate to see the new changi airport terminal 3. I heard from news and other sources that it will be a state of the art ironic structure building and facilities. I went just now after service and was looking forward to the environment over there and also FIFA and FERRARI concept shop. But due to unforeseen situation, I do not have the time to go check it out. Hai.... But i am really impress. I think CHC will have a lobby like the 1 below for their stadium ... Amen!!

1 of it is my flight! LOL.....
Artistic

Once you stand there you can meet any people. :)
Wow!!
Wa...........
WoW............... wa......................
Where is my departure gate??
Just imagine the above is our new church lobby... wow.. glory to God man.
A short trip to T3 but it was really an eye opener of what a small nation can produce a huge achievement. No wonder it cost us $2Billion! I hope it will improve our image to a higer level in the world.
Took a bus home with Jason and the 2 xiao jie (ZZZ in the bus by right they want to gossip with us) so left me and Jason to tok cock inside the bus. Haha we talk about me having 6cs in future.
1. Chio & Cute wife
2. Cash & Cards
3. Condo
4. Car
5. Church
6. Children
We also talk about some issue concerning us in the future which i thought was so lame and stupid haha. Noon time I was at cartel celebrating Wei chen and Benny birthday. AFter the meal some of us had a nice chat. Haha we tok about LKY... shhhh.. Joycelyn.... i did not know that you are so "ON" de haha i like your personality. So let wait for our 3 days public holiday ba LOL.... :))

Grace and Peace 11:49 PM


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I had share b4 that everything I do i always do it the hard way. People can do it in a shorter way but I had to be a long and hard way. All I want was to finish my diploma and with my group of buddy. I thought it will be dis way bit again i m on the moment of sadness.

I choose wireless as my 2nd choice knowing aerospace (1st choice) will not be reach as it is very difficult. So all my hope was in wireless as all my buddy and I most likely will get in. Thus we can study together after all we study for 2 years already. The rest of the specialist is too hard for me. All i want for is wireless. Then i will be happy. But the results is out i got into embedded which is totally suck!! It involve programming. OMG.... Die liao. The worst is the stupid LJ NYP put all the low GPA people over to that course which i think no 1 choose de. Wa lau. Then how to study?? The mad thing is that my friend GPA was 2.176 and I am 2.136 is damn close lor... guess wat, he went to wireless!!! Maybe he OGL got privilege. Hai...

Now i m appealing for the change of course. Yes it is only 1 semester of study but still it will be very harsh for me i embedded. This is life la and in life there is never fair. I got use to it le la... Now hope for a miracle. My mentor said the chance is very low as people are changing here and there so therefore they usually wun entertain the people who appeal. F those guy!! Lord, Y must be me??? :((

Grace and Peace 11:33 PM


Thursday, January 10, 2008?
There are 3 sermons topic that I love the most. In sec school, I top in my level in my humanities (History & Social Studies) History is 1 of my biggest interest. But be sure I am not a dull person haha.... History make me ask "Why" It is so true that the bible say know the truth, and the truth will set you free. From China dynasty to world war etc, all this study make me hungry for more knowledge.

The reason why I believe in God, Christian is because not only God loves me and He touches me deeply but also Christian faith is an objective faith and a historian faith. Christian faith is an objective faith whether you believe or not, it does not neglect the fact that God is still god and king of the whole universal. It is base on evidence.

So I love bible study. I love to do my own research on the various topic. The 3 sermons are "The study of end time events", "Apologetics" and the recently one "Cultural mandate". I had finish doing my study and research on the end time events. Trust me to some people, you wun want to know how the world will come to an end!! Pst Kong taught us some of the topic on Cultural Mandate and it was really an eye opener. I am currently waiting for some finance to buy the sermon CD but thx God for Lynn who are lending me the notes as she was from the bible school. Hehe....

As for now I am doing my intensive study on Christian Apologetics. It is a very tough and big topic. Apologetics mean a study of verbal defends on how to present the truth with your spoken word. Not an art of attacking other. I got to know how to defend my faith and convience people that there is a God who loves us and only through Jesus we can go heaven. Is Science Vs God. I am reading books by Lee Strobel that God really spoke to my heart in a powerful way. Many people think that when there is science, there is no God. But to me God given us science to improve our living and like what Cultural Mandate say, we need to be progressive. So to me science is knowledge that we study to live in a progressive world. Let put it this way, God gave science to us to allow us to know there is a creator, God Himself!

Grace and Peace 12:33 AM


Monday, January 7, 2008?
Is Joash and Joyce. My 2 sweetie!! It was so funny, on sunday as i was talking to Joyce, she refuse to reply me. I try so hard but still she kept quiet. Then I went on to play with Joash. Pick up some toy and ask hi what is that. Then he say mushroom... I ask Joyce she said mushroom... then I go on and on... now then I know Joyce will ONLY follow Joash words and action. Haha I tell you it was soooo funny. After service I ask their dad... He say Joash at home is boss so Joyce always follow the boss de haha. SO cute!!!!
Hai my Erin in recent weeks give me cold shoulder. Sob Sob.. will work hard to know why she does not like me. Unlike Erika, she seem to love me a lot. Likewise my boy Ethan heheee.
Today mum ask me go NTUC buy fruits.... I have no idea on how to choose. But still I went and choose. About 10mins pass.... I have 1 orange in the bag.OMG. Then i heard a "shhh" "shhh" sound. I look front and saw my ex colleague. This auntie very cute bring me to a corner and carry a new carton of oranges for me to choose. Hahaha so good sia.
Eventually I choose 10 oranges and 5 pear and mum say it was nice... hehe :p


O dear!! I am in deep trouble. I cook my own lunch today and I use the Abalone to cook noodles. It was mend for CNY!!! My grandma always got free can of abalone given to us so i thought since is free i might as well cook. But my dad bought for CNY... haha O man.....

Grace and Peace 9:23 PM


Saturday, January 5, 2008?
Focus is the key to success. A double minded person tend to be unstable. Not only in our studies or businesses but also in term of relationship. I must know who I want and the level of commitment I need to commit in a relationship.

As everybody know, I am from the Children church. Every sunday see all the happy parents and their beloved kids, the feeling of envy always conquering my emotion. How I wish I can be a parents. But before I can be a parents, I need to pass a stage call courting. Right now I have no girlfriend so it is still long way to go. Perhaps God know that I cant have the commitment it takes yo maintain a relationship.



THE 4 LEVELS OF COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to be emotionally monogamous.

Commitment Level 1 Agreement

You and your partner agree that this is your one and only intimate relationship, and commit to putting your time and energy into sharing with one another and no one else!



2. Commitment to work toward a partnership.

Commitment Level 2 Agreement

· You and your partner agree that your relationship has the potential to be a lasting partnership.
· You and your partner agree to work together, honestly communicating feelings, looking at your own blocks to intimacy, and learning from one another in order to create that potential lasting partnership. (Recommended at least 6 months!)

3. Commitment to get ready for marriage.

Commitment Level 3 Agreement

· You and your partner agree that you want to get ready for a life together.
· You and your partner agree to familiarize your commitment by either:
- Becoming engaged to be married,
- Deciding on your wedding date, or
- Booking a HDB apartment.
· You and your partner agree to continue working on yourselves and the relationship to eliminate any remaining doubts or obstacles to a successful lifetime commitment.

4. Commitment to spend the rest of your lives together.

Commitment Level 4 Agreement

· You and your partner agree that you want to spend the rest of your lives together.
· You and your partner agree that as lifelong mates, you will cherish, protect and nurture this special God-given relationship that you have.
· You and your partner get married.


So you see going into courting is more than I love you and you love me. Is not just trying to show off to friends or having fun in expense of each other companion or even body. Is a life long commitment!!

I been single for 20 years liao! LOL..... funny hor?? Most of the time I am having the urge for a merge. Haha. Almost all the time, I am the one who have the willful thinking. Just because a person treat me good or seem to be close to me, I will have this thought of the person liking me. Hai... most of the time is I think too much. The recently one also.... rebuked by her. So God when?? 2008? pls......

How to know if you like a person? (THE 60-SECOND COMPATIBILITY TEST)

1) Would I want to have a child with this person
2) Would I want to have a child just like this person
3) Do I want to become more like this person
4) Would I willing to spend my life with this person even she/He refuse to change

Yes to all – Compatible
No to either one – Most likely not meant for one another


Try the test, is quite true!

Grace and Peace 11:28 PM


Friday, January 4, 2008?
Is Benjamin 21st birthday!! He treated us for a dinner. The place that we went is call Naked fish shore. Haha. The staff and the boss there was very friendly. Few aunties sung birthday song for ben.. haha is so cute. I ate bake rice and few other thing here and there haha. I was damn full man.


Sword fish.....
FIsh net.
OMG!! Jason and Dee??? :p

Waiting for dee to online to get the rest of the photos perhaps you guys can go to dee's blog and see the rest of the photos. Hehe. :p


Just now I went to my "Piao shen" blog and I saw 1 of her friend tag her with some comments about City Harvest Church. It was nothing new to me but I just feel a little uneasy. I reply to her in the tag box and hopefully I will get some reply from that person. Hai....

Grace and Peace 10:26 PM


Tuesday, January 1, 2008?
Happy 2008!! So let say byebye to 2007. You been good to us but right now we got to say 2008 will be even good to us!! I know 2008 is a year of HUAT la!!! Amen. I hope every1 will have a good starts in 2008. I have a very bad start hai..... damn! I told you b4, 2008 will be a glorious year for me so the devil sacrifice his sleep and trying to be funny early in the morning in 2008 to make me feel a loser. Well u ain gonna bring me down!! I got the promises of God so you better go to sleep and never ever wake up! Haiya might as well go and die!! Stop appearing in my life.
I thought I will starts 2008 well because I felt I end 2007 well. Last night was quite an enjoyable night have a mix feeling and emotion. The fireworks was so cool and nice. But as many thing in life, good things dun always last long. That is the sad case.... When can I have things that I love last all of my life. Only God of my forever! I have made 2 impt decision in my life, left the last 1.....

Introducing to you my "Wife" Erin Joy Dunn! Another master piece by Pastor Derek and Susan lol..... Chio right?? She is trying to be funny la so refuse to smile. But she she smile... wa lau I tell you a chio bu!!

Happy holiday and school start tml zzzz. Results in..... KO :p

Grace and Peace 11:14 AM